Founded
in 1971, CVLAS’ mission is, and has always been, the zealous
legal
representation without charge to low income or elderly clients in civil cases
and to
help the low income and elderly client community through preventive
community
legal education. CVLAS is a non-profit §501(c)(3) organization.
Low income or elderly individuals needing
assistance in these civil matters
are provided advice and/or representation by staff attorneys as well as
by volunteer
private attorneys. CVLAS has offices located in the cities of Charlottesville,
Petersburg and Richmond,
serving 5 cities and 15 counties.